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Electricity production dramatically down
Last year, 102 billion kWh of electricity were generated in the Netherlands, nearly 10 percent down from one year previously, but the level of imports and exports of electricity was higher than ever...
Well-being elsewhere
What is well-being ‘elsewhere’? Well-being ‘elsewhere’ concerns the effect that the Dutch pursuit of prosperity has on the rest of the world, and particularly on the least developed countries (LDCs).
Sharp decline Dutch travel spending in Turkey
Dutch travel spending in the first six months of 2016.
goods transported via land and water cover less than 300 kilometres
Ninety percent of goods loaded on to road vehicles, inland vessels or trains in the Netherlands are subsequently transported across a distance of less than 300 kilometres. The shorter the road...
Export value of goods reaches record high in 2005
With a value of 281 billion euro, Dutch exports of goods were 10 percent higher than in 2004. The import value of goods increased by 9 percent in 2005 to 249 billion euro.
Deposition of nitrogen compounds
Nitrogen deposition refers to the processes by which nitrogen in reactive nitrogen compounds in the air is deposited onto soil and into water.
Goods exports to the UK lagging behind
In 2017, Dutch goods exports to the UK represented a value of 39 billion euros, nearly the same amount as in 2016.
Rapid increase internet usage among older people
The share of 65 to 75-year-olds in the Netherlands active on the internet has more than doubled since 2005. Internet usage in the Netherlands in this age category is among the highest in the EU.
Household debt marginally down
The total debt of households and non-financial companies amounted to more than 1.3 trillion euros by the end of June, i.e. 223.7 percent of the GDP. This so-called private debt-to-GDP ratio was...
Inflation down to 1.2 percent in February
Consumer price index, inflation in the Netherlands fell further in February, to 1.2 percent. This is the lowest level since October 1995. The decease was mainly caused by lower prices for food and...
Palm oil imports on the rise again
After years of decline, Dutch imports of palm oil increased again in 2017; 22 percent up compared to 2016.
Trade deficit with the US narrower in 2018
In 2018, Dutch companies exported goods to the United States to a total of 23.7 billion euros, i.e. 20 percent up on the previous year.
Implicit tax rate for energy
The implicit tax rate for energy in the Netherlands has increased almost continuously since the year 2000.
More diabetics in obese population
Last year 4.8 percent in the Dutch population reported to have diabetes.
More cyclists killed on Dutch roads
811 people were killed in road traffic accidents in the Netherlands in 2006.
Largest trade surplus construction services with Asia
The largest trade surplus for Dutch construction services is with the Asian continent
Dramatic decline fatal road accidents in 2008
Last year, 750 people died on Dutch roads.
Population growth still determined by migration
Netherlands, 1st half of 2017: 100 thousand immigrants, 69 thousand emigrants, 82 thousand births, 78 thousand deaths